Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 102752

Food Supply

Tabled: 5 January 2026

Answered: 13 January 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help encourage the use of local food supply chains.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

The food strategy recognises the key role that regional and local food systems can play in supporting delivery of the growth, health, sustainability, and food security / resilience outcomes. Defra wants to create an environment that champions UK food cult...

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